Ayesha's PoV

With an half mind, I sat infront of the dressing table

I don't know why it's very difficult to understand people. I was thinking that I am the most complicated human on this earth till I start interacting with Zain. Now it's more confusing to understand his words and it's even more difficult to realize his feelings. Better I control myself. If it is just a friendship from his side like he used to mention, I will make a fool out of myself which I can't handle. My heart will break.

"Aapa, are you on this world?" A pair of hands waved infront of me brought me back to the current world where I am sitting.

I frowned looking at the surprised face of Hiba.

"Usually it's you who get ready even before us. But now look at yourself. You didn't even change your dress. What happened to you?"Hiba asked me.

I simply looked at her since it's the same question for which I am seeking answer from my heart.

"Ayesha, did you forget about the evening reception? It will start soon and we all are already ready. It's only you now remaining to get ready for the function. "Shahina said making me annoyed.

"Can you guys please leave? I know what to do and when to do."I said in a serious voice which made me alone in the room within seconds. I sighed in relief.

I stood up taking the gown from the cupboard which was selected by mama for the function. I was about to change my dress when someone knocked the door. I opened it.

"Ayesha Aapa. Someone is here to meet you. See who is this."Hanah said with a smile. Behind her, there standing Darshana. I smiled.

"Darshu....you are already here. See I didn't even change till now."I said with a disappointed face.

"Good."she said.

Hanah left giving us our space.

"Did you meet Zain?"I asked.

"Not till now. I think I am here to give you confidence more than attending the function. You are lucky girl."she said while entering into the room.

I opened my mouth in wonder.

"What are you upto?"
Before I could complete she dragged me inside the room and closed the door. She already occupied the dressing table taking my gown into her hands.

"Wow.. beautiful dress. You will look like a royal princess in this."she said.

"I don't know. May be I will look like one of her maids."

"Dont talk rubbish."she shut my mouth.

"It's ok leave it. What were you saying about? How can you give me confidence when I lack it?"

"You will be only confident if you really wants to be confident. That's the first thing I need to say you. So leave all negativities from your mind and trust me completely."

I smiled seeing her caring nature.

"I will help you to wear this gown and get ready."she said holding my shoulders.

Within minutes she made me wear it and placed me infront of the mirror. She applied kajal on my eyes and started doing make up on my face.

"What are you doing Darshu? I am not used to all this."I shouted.

"A little layer of make up won't hurt you. Believe me. You will be the star of today's evening."

"But.."I couldn't complete since she took control over me completely. She tied my hair into a bun and pinned the shawl on my shoulder.

"Now you are ready. Check yourself on the mirror to know whether you are now the princess or her maid."she said falling back on the bed and resting on her elbow.

I was mesmerized seeing myself on the mirror. I must admit that I look gorgeous with her make up and all. The gown suits me well.

"Who is this Darshu? I cant believe that this is me."I was wondered.

"Dressing is an art. An art to gain confidence. If you look good infront of people, it means you already took the first step into their heart."she said sending a flying kiss towards me.

"You are unpredictable. But amazing"I pinched her cheeks which made her scream. I laughed seeing her pouting face.

"What happened?"I asked.

"You said it. I am amazing. I know it. But my boyfriend still needs time to understand it. He always complain that I am very noisy and childish."

I laughed.

"I am like what. I can even counsel him into a better boyfriend. And here he is still in a belief that I am a child. Who cares. Sometimes he is so stupid. No no. Most of the times."she said while looking into the wall imagining her boyfriend standing there.

I chuckled and engulfed her into a warm embrace.

"You are the best."I shouted.

She smiled.

"Ok ok. We are already late. Lets go."she stood up taking my hands into her and we walked downstairs.

Before reaching the main hall where the stage have been arranged for the reception, I was stopped on my place feeling so many eyes fixed on me. I looked around to see everyone staring at me in surprise. May be my new look made them wonder. My eyes shifted to the stage where Zahra Aapa smiling at me while sitting beside her groom. She seems to be very happy and so am I. Then my eyes travelled to the person who seems to be standing like she had conquered the entire world or like her long time dream have been achieved. None other than my mama. She gave me the most satisfactory smile. I felt calm from inside. Today she has no complaints about me. Only satisfaction and happiness.

My view turned towards another direction when Darshana bumped her elbow on me. My eyes got locked with a pair of eyes who is staring at me in wonder. Zain blinked his eyes in disbelief. I smiled and he gulped. I walked towards him.

"What happened?"I raised my eyebrows.

"Am I watching an angel?"he asked with an expression saying wow.

"May be you are."I giggled.

"But I am wondering how this angel got the face of my cousin. You should see her for once. You both will look like twins."

"Who knows whether she is also an angel."

"You are absolutely right. She is. Definitely."

"Stop this Zain. Already I am getting bored with all this eyes on me. And see what you are doing."

"But seriously Ayesha, where were you hiding your beauty till now? You are so....."he stopped when Darshana slapped on his arm.

"Are you flirting with your cousin? Too bad Zain. Please give others too a chance."Darshana said making both of us alert.

I was shocked at her statement while he smirked at me.

"See every men here are drooling over her. They are waiting for their chance to talk with this beauty once."she added and we looked around.

I felt awkward and the only thing now I want is to run away from this crowd. I was about to step backward when Zain slightly held my hand to stop me. Darshana left giving us a naughty smile.

What was that for?

"Stop Ayesha. You are not going anywhere."he declared in an authoritative tone.

"I can't handle this."I said.

"If you are afraid, just hold my hand like this. Nobody will come to talk with you."he winked at me.

I was wondered and immediately left his hand. He sighed.

We moved towards the centre and indulged in the celebrations.

"Come on guys let's dance and rock. Let's make this evening memorable." Someone from the crowd announced and everyone screamed in excitement.

"Who are ready to dance with the bride and groom?" We heard and he looked at me.

I saw Zain scratching his hand on the back of his neck.
"What's wrong with you Zain?"I asked him.

"That I want to ask you...that...you.."he stopped without looking at my face. He was awkward.

"Ask me Zain."

"Shall we dance together?" He asked making me shock.

"Dance? Me?"

"Please Ayesha..."he requested.

"But why? You can dance with someone else. There are a lot of girls here." I said looking around and his face changed into a frown.

"Why can't you?"

"Why me?"

"Because I want to dance with the most beautiful girl here. I just want to make everyone jeolous on me."he said with a cute face which sent shivers down my spine.

"You are mad Zain."I turned back to escape. But he cleverly held me from back.

"Please Ayesha. Only for five minutes."he held my waist making me stun. I was shocked and couldn't move.

"Zain what are you doing? I don't know to dance."

"Just move according to my steps. Thats enough." He dragged me to the centre of the stage.

He started moving his hand on my waist and the other hand entwined his fingers with me. He danced along with the music and I just followed his steps. My eyes got locked with his and I felt myself forgetting the whole world around me.

"What are you doing to me Zain?"I whispered in his ears.

He leaned more closer towards my ears.
"Nothing. Just dancing."he answered with a smirk playing on his lips.

We danced for what felt like hours and he suddenly stopped feeling my legs tiring.

"Are you ok?"he asked.
I nodded.

We looked around and saw my cousins' eyes glittering. It turned out to be a good couple dance which I could understand from everyone's claps. We smiled looking at each other.

"Can I leave now?"I asked.

"No. I will come along with you."he said like a kid.

"For what?"

"To protect you from so many eyes that are drooling over you."

My mouth opened in surprise and immediately it turned out to be a laugh.

"Why are you laughing?"

"You said that you wanted to make everyone jealous. But now it seems like you are jealous Zain."

I said and left with a smirk. He stood there like a statue watching me walking away. I gave him a winning smile. For the first time I felt succeed in confusing him and I chuckled.
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